Bleeding

TM 5-4930-233-14

TM 4930-14/1

AXLE ASSEMBLY

4-58. BRAKE ASSEMBLY - INSPECT/ADJUST/BLEED/REPLACE/REPAIR (Cont.)

(1)

Check trailer wheels.

(2)

Fill master cylinder with brake fluid (para. 3-2).

(3)

Clean bleeder valve (5) with a clean cloth.

(4)

Attach a tube (6) to the bleeder valve and place the other end in a clear container (7) half full of brake fluid.

(5)

Pump brake pedal on towing vehicle until pressure is applied. Loosen bleeder valve (5) one turn, be sure to

fill master cylinder as necessary.

(6)

Observe bleeder hose. When bubbles no longer rise to the surface of the fluid, bleeding is complete.

Tighten bleeder valve (5) securely.

(7)

Remove bleeder hose and repeat for opposite brake.

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